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The Incident Room

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The Incident Room

From Wed 5th March 2025 to Sat 8th March 2025

by Blackburn Drama Club – 4 shows to choose from.

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It's 1975. The Millgarth Incident Room in Leeds is the epicentre of the biggest manhunt in British history, for one of the most notorious serial killers: the Yorkshire Ripper.

With public and political pressure mounting, hundreds of officers must work around the clock and resort to increasingly audacious attempts to end one man's campaign of terror.

Olivia Hirst and David Byrne's 'beautifully crafted' (Guardian) play goes behind the scenes to investigate the case that nearly broke the British police force.

'Completely compelling to watch… intelligent, imaginative and, most of all, damn interesting' The Stage
'The ingenuity of this piece is that it gives you a pacey, clock-ticking sense of what things were like' Telegraph 

 

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Teach Rex LIVE!!

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Teach Rex LIVE!!

Sun 16th February at 11:00am & Sun 16th February 2025 at 1:30pm

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After receiving over 3000 5⭐ reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK. The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show back to the families of Blackburn after performing 45 shows at the Natural History Museum! 
 
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts.
  
Children will be greeted by baby dinosaurs and given a ‘Dino Booklet’ which includes a variety of educational activities. You will also be provided with coloured crayons, all that is included in the price of a ticket, in this educational experience delivered by teachers.
  
The new show will delve into the jaws of one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the world, the TREX. Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will take the audience on an interactive, prehistoric journey, pinpointing misconceptions surrounding this beast!
 
The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The educational part of the show runs for approximately 1 hour followed by a dinosaur meet and greet when families can get photographs next to the beasts whilst enjoying a dance.

 

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The Sorcerer

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The Sorcerer

From Wed 26th February 2025 to Sat 1st March 2025

by Blackburn Gilbert & Sullivan Society – 4 shows to choose from.

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The Sorcerer was the first full-length operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan and the first over which they had complete control of the production.

The story is based on a Christmas story, The Elixir of Love, that Gilbert wrote for The Graphic magazine.

The young lead, Alexis is obsessed with the belief that love should level all ranks and social distinctions and despite his fiancée’s misgivings, employs the proprietor of a Family Sorcerers, J. W Wells.

Wells casts a spell, look out for the special effects, and creates a love potion that is administered to all the villagers through tea poured from a (very) large teapot during the banquet following the betrothal. All who drink it immediately fall asleep, just as Wells has predicted. When they awaken, he promises, each will fall madly in love with the first person he or she sees (echoes of Midsummer Night’s Dream!). Those who are already married are conveniently immune.

What could possibly go wrong?

Watch and listen as chaos ensues and mismatches are everywhere, the solution can only be brought about by the death of either Alexis or Mr. Wells, but no spoilers here.

 

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The UK Rock Show

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The UK Rock Show

Sunday 21st September 2025 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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Harder Rock Productions is Proud to bring you ‘The UK Rock Show’

Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a
rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour. Expect fireworks, flames,
amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail as this amazing 5 piece band recreate hits
from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen
and many more!

If you are a fan of live classic rock this is the show for you!

www.theukrockshow.co.uk

 

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That’s So 90s!

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That’s So 90s!

Saturday 5th July 2025 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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Get ready to Spice Up Your Life with The One and Only 90’s show that’s taking the UK by storm this autumn: That’s So 90s!

From iconic Britpop anthems to the revolutionary sounds of 90s dance, from Girl Power to Cool Britannia, join us for a celebration of the greatest decade EVER – reliving the energy, the fashion, and the unforgettable moments as we take you on a nostalgic joyride through the sights and sounds of the 1990s.

Featuring all of the decade’s greatest acts including the Spice Girls, Take That, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Fugees, Blink 182, Aqua… and of course, Blur and Oasis. So Don’t Look Back in Anger… Let Us Entertain You with this immersive journey into 90s nostalgia!

 

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The Jerseys Live

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The Jerseys Live

Friday 24th October 2025 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas – the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s – with a huge repertoire including 'Sherry', 'Walk Like A Man', 'My Eyes Adored You', 'Grease', Rag Doll', 'Stay', 'Lets Hang On', ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ before finishing off with headline hit 'Oh What A Night'! This is much more than just another tribute show – this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent.

The Jerseys have performed in various prestigious venues, visiting the length and breadth of the UK. Some notable shows include a performance for Her Majesty The Queen on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle for her 90th Birthday Celebrations, and internationally including The Paris Casino in Las Vegas.

Along with their LIVE 4 piece band of internationally renowned musicians, this all – singing all – dancing show features hit after hit, comedy and more – the complete night out which will have you dancing in the aisles of the theatre and leave you ‘beggin’ for more!

 

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Thursday 17th July 2025 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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“What A Great ****ing Show” – ART GARFUNKEL
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
With standing ovations at every performance at the show Art Garfunkel himself loved, you don't want to miss this international sensation.

 

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The Stadium Rock Experience

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The Stadium Rock Experience

Friday 30th January 2026 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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The Stadium Rock Experience delivers all the excitement of arena rock with classic anthems from the biggest acts!

Described as an audio and visual sensation, the Trigger band are thrilled to return to The Empire Theatre with our esteemed Stadium Rock Experience show. This promises to be an entertaining and uplifting evening, delivering the excitement and spectacle associated with arena rock, with the highest standard of musicianship, and the most popular hit songs from the biggest mainstream rock acts.

The Stadium Rock Experience show includes a variety of staging, visuals, effects and lighting, to recreate the monumental majesty of the arena rock genre. Our set list includes classic anthems from the likes of Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Queen, Status Quo, Kiss, Journey, ABBA, Guns N Roses, Cher, Whitesnake, AC/DC, and Tina Turner amongst many others, which are all energetically performed to keep everyone engaged, excited and participating from the very first song right through to the finale.

When you absolutely, positively need thrilling entertainment, look no further than Trigger: The Stadium Rock Experience!

 

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The Magic of Science

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The Magic of Science

Sunday 20th April 2025 at 2:30pm

For one night only

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Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.

New for 2025!

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!! Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!

 

The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

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The Adult Panto: Jack and his Giant Stalk!

Saturday 15th February 2025 at 7:30pm

For one night only

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Taking the UK by storm since
2004, the Market Theatre’s
Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy
tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto.

Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all
together and pull off their very own adult version of Jack and the
Beanstalk using a minimum of set props and costume?

Get ready for an evening of
slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.

Not suitable for under 16’s.